Sputnikmusic notes "Through metaphors, we learn about the rise and fall, and the rise of the alter-ego "Mr. Rager". How he, in the end, paid the price for all of his antagonizing actions, but became a better person because of it. Experience = Wisdom, this is the theme of the album. And though this album is all about "Mr. Rager", this is the most honest he has ever been with us." Release and promotion Originally, the album was tentatively scheduled for an August release, but then later on, it was revealed that the release date was going to be on September 14, 2010. However, in July 2010, it was announced that album would be pushed back to September 28, then it was revealed that it would be settled for October 26 release. Finally, it would be announced that the album would be arriving on the final official release date, November 9, 2010. On Cudi's official website on June 10, 2010, he posts that he will be performing at the Bape Store in New York, and left a message saying "for the revolution". Later on that night, he would go on and perform the track "Revofev", which stands for Revolution of Evolution. Seven days later, the track would be released as a promotional single through Cudi's website on June 17, 2010, the song is produced by Plain Pat. On August 16, 2010, three tracks ("Erase Me", "Wylin Cause I'm Young", "Mr. Rager") would be released through mixtape called G.O.O.D Ass Mixtape, the next day, "Erase Me" was officially released as a radio single. The song "Wild'n Cuz I'm Young" originally included a verse from Kanye West; years later Cudi revealed Jay-Z had also recorded a verse for the track, which was meant to be remixed. On October 16, 2010, Cudi released the official album cover to Man on the Moon II. A week later, Cudi reveals the tracklist for the album. On October 29, 2010, the track "These Worries" was released. Three days later, Cudi releases the official trailer for the album. On November 4, 2010, it was revealed that Cudi was releasing a short film for the track "Maniac", and the film was going to be directed by actor Shia LaBeouf. On The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, the same night, Cudi along with rapper Cage and musician St. Vincent would perform and debut the track "Maniac". On the night